Update: August 21st, 2014 · 2:22am Aug 22nd, 2014
So here's the dealio: depression isn't fun. When I first heard of a person who had it, I laughed and thought he was being a bit of a ninny. As it turns out, it's something else entirely, and when your life so far has been a veritable trainwreck of bad decisions made by inexperience and apathy, you realize the hooks were already in deep before you truly began to realize what the nature of this affliction is. Change comes slowly, and unfortunately as you try to pick away at your pile of problems, life doesn't care and just throws more at you. I think mine hit the breaking point when Robin Williams' death hit the news; I saw it only half an hour before I went to work that day and couldn't concentrate for the rest of it.
To that end, what concerns my works here: around two weeks ago, I completely lost interest in writing and ponies in general. Can't rightly explain it, just brought up Fimfiction one day and went "Why am I looking at this? I don't care." and dropped it all like a rock. Things have hit a wall—I've learned that the health insurance I have unfortunately does not cover the mental health services I require in order to be treated, so I'm kind of just stumbling around in the dark here for help. Until then, I don't think I'll be able to return to writing, and I thought it would be wise to put a post detailing as such.
Thanks for reading.
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Creepy. I recently went through practically the exact same thing.
Used to be pretty much the same way. 'Deression? Lol, what a pissant.'
Now after roughly ten years of dealing with it, and starting on medication because it was really destroying me, I can safely say people who try to pass off depression make my fists itch...
It can get better, just try not to let things weigh you down. Learn to ignore what isn't important.
It's terribly unfortunate that you're having to deal with this, but don't forget there are always people who care. If you look for the support you need, you will find it. If you ever just need someone to talk to, I'm certainly willing to give you some of my time.
I know all too well what you're going through.
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Yeah, don't be afraid to pm me. I have to deal w/ Depression. Like he says, it may not go away, but it gets better.
I also feel your pain depression is no fun at all, hell it almost caused me to commit suicide once! Luckly for me I have great supportive friends that are helping me get through it. I may not be great at giving advice or anything of the sort when it comes with dealling with depression, as I've learned that its always different with everyone on how they deal with there depression, but I've have learned that it's always nice to talk to someone. If you wish to talk to me my door is always open (except when I'm asleep of course
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Heya, I just found aout about this post.
Sorry to hear about whats going on with you. Quite frankly Im also going through my own phase of it. Despite me being 24 years my parents suddenly decided to be "parents" again and keep pushing me around like a toddler. It doesnt help that I messed up a lot of things in my early years.
Even now, I finally managed to start my real dream job, a comercial pilot, they keep pushing like "If you dont succeed at the exams in one go we will disown you" and all that shit. Talk about preasure...
Oke, I didn't want to put further emotional baggage onto you. I just wanted to say that I understand you, I really do.
Find a good friend to talk to; someone you can trust. It always helps.
Many people seem to be afraid of psychologists for some reason. Don't be. Find a good one and go for a few sessions. I regularly see one for my anger management issues. You'll be surprised how much it helps.
I'm not very good at talking, but if you need someone to listen we're here for you.
Still hoping you return to us, or at least say hello and tell us how things are, I doubt any of us can do anything physical to help, but we are here to listen. You don't have to update a story if you don't want to, but could you let us know you're still there?
Please just say something to at least let us know that you are still alive.
Well, I hope you get better.
We're going into 2019 soon and this writer hasn't been seen for years after making a post about depression. The implications... well I don't like dwelling on them.
Depression isn't simple, nor easy to overcome. If you're depressed, remember that what you have is a disease, and one that thrives on telling you that you can't trust others to help. Don't fight it alone, reach out for help!
Our lives are the most important stories we write. Don't leave it unfinished; nobody likes cliffhangers...
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could not have said it better. It is very real and it sneaks up on us all no matter how tough, patient, or resilient you are. If you start feeling this way open up. Those closest to you can help more than you know. I know my wife has helped me.